Section 140-A - Number of supreme court justices in each judicial districtThe number of justices of the supreme court in each judicial district shall be as follows:
1. First district, thirty-eight;2. Second district, fifty-three;3. Third district, seventeen;4. Fourth district, fourteen;5. Fifth district, nineteen;6. Sixth district, eleven;7. Seventh district, twenty;8. Eighth district, twenty-eight;9. Ninth district, thirty-four;10. Tenth district, fifty-one;11. Eleventh district, forty-four;12. Twelfth district, twenty-nine;13. Thirteenth district, nine. No person may serve in the office of justice of the supreme court unless he or she has been admitted to practice law in the state of New York for at least ten years as of the date he or she commences the duties of office.
Amended by New York Laws 2023, ch. 749,Sec. 1, eff. 12/22/2023.Amended by New York Laws 2022, ch. 365,Sec. 1, eff. 6/30/2022.Amended by New York Laws 2021, ch. 188,Sec. 1, eff. 6/29/2021.Amended by New York Laws 2019, ch. 39,Sec. T-1, eff. 6/24/2019.Amended by New York Laws 2018, ch. 59,Sec. XX-1, eff. 4/12/2018. See New York Laws 2023, ch. 749, Sec. 6.